Fish oil topical composition

Abstract

Disclosed is a method of reducing the rancid fish odor smell in a topical composition comprised of fish oil which comprises mixing the composition with monolaurin. Also disclosed are various anhydrous topical compositions comprising fish oil. One comprises fish oil, cetyl ester, palm olein, medium-chain triglyceride(s) of a mixture of C8 and C10 fatty acids, mixture of C8 / C10 fatty acids, and monolaurin, another one comprises fish oil, cetyl ester, palm olein, medium-chain triglyceride(s) of a mixture of C8 and C10 fatty acids, mixture of C8 / C10 fatty acids, monolaurin, collagen and sea salt, an a third one comprises fish oil, cetyl ester, palm olein, medium-chain triglyceride(s) of a mixture of C8 and C10 fatty acids, mixture of C8 / C10 fatty acids, monolaurin and hydrocolloid. These compositions are useful for treating wounds and skin conditions.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]The present application is claiming benefit of U.S. Ser. No. 62 / 390,631, which was filed on Apr. 4, 2016, the contents of which are incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE[0002]The present disclosure relates to a topical composition comprised of fish oil containing omega-3 fatty acids for treating wounds and skin disorders.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE[0003]Fish oil contains, among other components, omega 3-fatty acids. Omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids have a variety of anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating effects that may be of relevance to diseases and conditions where inflammation is an underlying cause. Inflammation is the body's attempt at self-protection where the aim is to remove harmful stimuli and start the healing process. Inflammation may be divided into acute and chronic inflammation where the acute inflammation starts rapidly and quickly becomes severe. Examples of acute inflammation may e.g. be acute bronchitis or acute ...

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Benefits of technology

The present patent is directed to a method for removing the fish odor from a topical collagen composition by adding monolaurin and / or cetyl ester to the composition. The patent also describes the use of a combination of fish oil, monolaurin, and monochloroethanol to remove the fish odor. The patent also describes the use of a specific combination of fish oil, palm olein, C8 / C10 fatty acids, and medium-chain triglycerides to achieve a desirable odor profile. The patent also describes the use of a specific ratio of saturated and mono-unsaturated compounds in the fish oil to achieve a desirable odor profile. The patent also describes the use of a specific combination of fish oil, palm olein, C8 / C10 fatty acids, and medium-chain triglycerides to achieve a desirable odor profile. The patent also describes the use of a specific ratio of saturated and mono-unsaturated compounds in the fish oil to achieve a desirable odor profile. The technical effects of the patent are the removal of fish odor from a topical collagen composition and the creation of a desirable odor profile.

Problems solved by technology

The body cannot however, produce these fatty acids and must obtain them from food sources or from supplements.

However, one of the problems associated with the use of fish oil is the strong fishy odor associated therewith that lingers and lingers.

Moreover, even if fish oil is contained in topical compositions, consumers are reluctant to use those compositions because of the long-lasting odor.